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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-30-14, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,922
Posted By Purpleorchid

Those Tannus tires would look awesome!!!! ...

Those Tannus tires would look awesome!!!!

Are Tannus tires HNBR (had to look that up to see what it stood for)?
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,753
Posted By Purpleorchid

This is what I did. I just fixed my image links...

This is what I did. I just fixed my image links too:

http://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bikes/882910-brompton-water-bottle-cage.html
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-18-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,357
Posted By Purpleorchid

When I was trying to choose my color, I was...

When I was trying to choose my color, I was originally wanting a white one, but Clever Cycles only had some sage green, pink and black ones in stock the weekend we were visiting Portland. I will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,892
Posted By Purpleorchid

If you flip the bike upside down, you will find...

If you flip the bike upside down, you will find two initials stamped into the bottom plate of the seat post. Congrats on the gorgeous Brompton! I have a raw lacquer and brown Brooks saddle too! :)...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-07-13, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By Purpleorchid

Congrats on the new Brompton, ever1ast15! Looks...

Congrats on the new Brompton, ever1ast15! Looks great!
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-27-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,929
Posted By Purpleorchid

Have you looked into a Trail Gator?...

Have you looked into a Trail Gator? http://trailgator.com/ That may be your answer. She can ride on her own and then when she gets tired, you hook her up and tow her along. As she gets older,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 936
Posted By Purpleorchid

Driving on the beach in Ocean Shores was quite...

Driving on the beach in Ocean Shores was quite fun, actually. No lane markers, driving somewhere you typically don't drive, the ocean right beside the car window, getting a pic of your car on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 936
Posted By Purpleorchid

Thanks for all the responses while I was on...

Thanks for all the responses while I was on vacation. :) Turns out that beach was not driveable (out of season), so we didn't get to ride/drive on the beach. I was expecting Long Beach, WA to be...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-09-13, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 936
Posted By Purpleorchid

Nobody here has ridden their folder on hard...

Nobody here has ridden their folder on hard packed/wet sand before? :( Guess I'll have to take a pic of my Brompton in action on the beach and post it in the "folders in the wild" thread since I'm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-13, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 936
Posted By Purpleorchid

Post-beach ride maintenance tips?

Hello. We are leaving for our vacation in a couple days. I am bringing my Brompton and we're going to bring my 4.5 yr old son's bike. We are going to the Washington Coast where the sand is hard...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-08-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 40,669
Posted By Purpleorchid

I haven't used mine yet, but if I need to, I have...

I haven't used mine yet, but if I need to, I have an Abus Bordo folding lock. http://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Security/Bike-safety-and-security/Locks/Folding-locks
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-29-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By Purpleorchid

Nice ride! How did he do? My son wasn't that...

Nice ride! How did he do? My son wasn't that great on his balance bike his first time out. I think we got about 20 feet before he asked to go back home and switch to his training wheel bike. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-13, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,879
Posted By Purpleorchid

That is handy!

That is handy!
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-15-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By Purpleorchid

Wow. You sure those two bikes closest to the...

Wow. You sure those two bikes closest to the Subie aren't going to punch a hole in the back of the car? I'd be worried about the pedals scratching up the car, the bikes are mounted so close.
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-15-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,282
Posted By Purpleorchid

I'll tell you my experience. My son is 4.5 years...

I'll tell you my experience. My son is 4.5 years old and also currently riding two 12" bikes - a Huffy Lightning McQueen w/ training wheels and a balance bike. He was looking cramped in his 12"...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-15-13, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,879
Posted By Purpleorchid

Brompton Saddle Adapter Pin - Who knew?

This is just a little rave for a little part.

I finally broke down and bought the Brompton Saddle Adapter pin. I had been thinking I needed it b/c I kept adjusting my position on my Brooks...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,517
Posted By Purpleorchid

That is a cool looking bike, cme314! Is it new...

That is a cool looking bike, cme314! Is it new or a revitalized bike? So old-school looking, I love it! Hi to Mississauga, btw! I went to U of T. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By Purpleorchid

Cool video. I watched it yesterday morning and...

Cool video. I watched it yesterday morning and then coincidentally, as I was walking to lunch at work yesterday, a blue Bike Friday just like the one being built in the video pulled up to the stairs...
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-02-13, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,730
Posted By Purpleorchid

Are you talking about those tall bicycle...

Are you talking about those tall bicycle safety/security flags? Is there no vertical tube on your daughters bike to zip tie the flag post to? Or you might be able to use the upper and lower rear...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-27-13, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,517
Posted By Purpleorchid

Brompton flair

I finally decided on the way to personalize my Brompton! The location and length of the decal is perfect (bottom of rear triangle)! Doesn't stand out too much, yet it's still visible. Success! :)...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-26-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,960
Posted By Purpleorchid

I would for sure get something with a back...

I would for sure get something with a back headrest so your daughter can rest her head if she does fall asleep or get tired holding up her head + helmet. Six months old is still too young (in my...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-24-13, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,828
Posted By Purpleorchid

Update - I got my son a 14" Tony Hawk bike that...

Update - I got my son a 14" Tony Hawk bike that has three brakes (front and rear hand brakes + coaster brake). He is no longer cramped in his 12" bike cockpit, however, the bike is a bit too heavy...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-20-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,828
Posted By Purpleorchid

4 yr old first two wheel bike - coaster brake or hand brake?

My 4.5 yr old son is progressing very rapidly to being able to ride without training wheels. He's fairly good now at his balance bike. And he's still super fast with his training wheel bike.

Last...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-18-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 19,271
Posted By Purpleorchid

Does it have to be wheel lights? How about the...

Does it have to be wheel lights? How about the BikeGlow Safety lights? They look cool. I've seen a couple bikes go by with them on at night and they definitely catch your attention.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-13-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,594
Posted By Purpleorchid

Nice work smallwheeler! It's projects like this...

Nice work smallwheeler! It's projects like this that made me want to learn how to do bike maintenance. So far, all I've done is clean up my old mountain bike. Once I get the courage, I want to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-04-13, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,690
Posted By Purpleorchid

In theory, you wouldn't need to undo that...

In theory, you wouldn't need to undo that nut/bolt unless it's for some sort of repair work (I don't think so at least). But another option is to put non-permanent Loctite on the nut. But again,...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-03-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,690
Posted By Purpleorchid

You mean the bolts that allow the rack to swing...

You mean the bolts that allow the rack to swing away from the car?

I haven't inspected the rack, but if there was a way to add some sort of stuff (glue, bondo, sugru, etc) to the actual head of...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-03-13, 08:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,125
Posted By Purpleorchid

If there's an REI near you, I'd suggest going...

If there's an REI near you, I'd suggest going there and trying out a DoubleDown Ace again. Maybe just take their floor model and take it outside (with permission of course, LOL) and attach it to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-30-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,125
Posted By Purpleorchid

Several reasons. Since hitches are "universal"...

Several reasons. Since hitches are "universal" (one hitch can fit on several makes of cars), you don't know how far you can push something into the hitch...you could either hit a spare tire (like my...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-30-13, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,125
Posted By Purpleorchid

Curious - Why don't you want to use the...

Curious - Why don't you want to use the non-threaded hole to mount the rack like it's supposed to use? The threaded hole is for the 1 1/4 to 2" adapter, so a 2" receiver would be using the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-29-13, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,631
Posted By Purpleorchid

That is also an amazing video! I want an 8 hour...

That is also an amazing video! I want an 8 hour lesson from him just to get better cycling skills! He is one with his bicycle, that's for sure! Amazing....
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,631
Posted By Purpleorchid

Brompton BMX video - Wow!

I was doing a search for Brompton trailers (Radical Design, Burley, etc) and came across this video. Amazing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO4IDDKZZAI

Makes me feel like I don't even know how...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-28-13, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 746
Posted By Purpleorchid

LOL. My favorite part was the hand movements,...

LOL. My favorite part was the hand movements, LOL. Nice exit too!
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-24-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By Purpleorchid

Simple search result: yikebike.com. From the...

Simple search result: yikebike.com. From the video it looks fun to ride, although a bit weird. Looks like an ejector seat, but I'd still like to try one out. :) And from the accents, it sound to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-24-13, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,546
Posted By Purpleorchid

Thanks for sharing!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,040
Posted By Purpleorchid

That's a nice price!

That's a nice price!
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-21-13, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,500
Posted By Purpleorchid

Nice Ozonation! May I ask what diameter wheels...

Nice Ozonation! May I ask what diameter wheels those are? I like those wheel proportions better than some of the larger diameter wheels that other folks have used. I have been flipflopping for a...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-21-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,998
Posted By Purpleorchid

You must have a nice yard of grass! I recently...

You must have a nice yard of grass! I recently tried to ride my bike across my backyard after giving it a mini tuneup and the grass was so lumpy and difficult to ride at a kids pace, I gave up, got...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-20-13, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,690
Posted By Purpleorchid

I just bought the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 a...

I just bought the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 a couple months ago to use with my Class III hitch (2"). There is zero wiggle once I tighten it. The car actually moves if I try to jiggle the rack. The...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-20-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
Posted By Purpleorchid

Does it have to be platform style? Either way,...

Does it have to be platform style? Either way, you have to lift the bike up. Although, the normal rack does have a higher lifting height than a platform does. I have a Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 bike...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-20-13, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,998
Posted By Purpleorchid

They don't have to be $170. My son has the 12"...

They don't have to be $170. My son has the 12" Mini Glider. The company also makes 16" versions too. Neither of which cost $170, they are less. :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,500
Posted By Purpleorchid

It might have been a pinch...when you let some...

It might have been a pinch...when you let some pressure out, the tube shifted a bit, so when you reinflated, the tube might have gotten pinched somewhere because it wasn't seated correctly anymore...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-09-13, 09:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,893
Posted By Purpleorchid

As an update: This week I "made" my son use his...

As an update: This week I "made" my son use his balance bike. Previously, he would go about 50 ft and about 5 heel clips before he said he was tired and wanted to go home and then switch to his 12"...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-24-13, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,893
Posted By Purpleorchid

Ironically, we got him a 12" Balance Bike for...

Ironically, we got him a 12" Balance Bike for Christmas and he doesn't really like it. I can understand why...sometimes his heels get stuck under the rear bottom bracket (?) when he tries to scoot...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-23-13, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,893
Posted By Purpleorchid

When to move from kids 12" to 16" bike?

How do you know when it's time to upgrade a bike from 12" to 16"? My son is 4.5 years old and rides quite well on his 12" bike with training wheels. I have noticed that his feet are mostly flat on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-19-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,731
Posted By Purpleorchid

Nice! What city/airport let him bring it on the...

Nice! What city/airport let him bring it on the plane? Did they give him any grief at the gate?
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-15-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,137
Posted By Purpleorchid

Congrats! We did our first family bike ride on a...

Congrats! We did our first family bike ride on a bike path with our 4 year old on Sunday. We made it maybe 0.5 miles out and back for a total 1 mile round trip. :) He wanted to go further but I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-13-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,658
Posted By Purpleorchid

Those delivery bikes were all over when I visited...

Those delivery bikes were all over when I visited Shanghai in 2006. In the original picture, the first section of load was totally normal (all the tires at the botttom section up to the top of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-13, 10:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,831
Posted By Purpleorchid

My stand is supposed to arrive on Saturday! In...

My stand is supposed to arrive on Saturday! In all my review reading and research, more people seemed to "upgrade" from Park Tools PCS-10 to the Feedback Sports Pro Elite based on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-13, 02:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,831
Posted By Purpleorchid

I learn by doing as well, but I need a little...

I learn by doing as well, but I need a little guidance too to know what to do and in what order. :) I have flipped through maintenance books at the bookstore, but they're more reference style which...
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